The
purpose of this website is to provide a place for dialogue and inquiry,
furthering understanding of ourselves and others through the Enneagram.
In ancient times, we learned about people and life ways through
the passing along of stories or myths. We shared our cosmology in
a circle around the tribal fire or at a common gathering place such
as the village well. The wisdom of Enneagram is best experienced
and communicated through the Oral Tradition of self-disclosure (telling
our stories). Here at the Essential Enneagram website, we'll have
a chance to do just that. The Gathering Place Bulletin Board is
a way of expanding the circle of our Enneagram community.

Not
everyone has a circle or Enneagram resources easily available to
him/her. Here, on the Gathering Place Bulletin Board, you can ask
questions about the Enneagram related to your self, work and business,
spirituality, and intimate relationship. You can share your own
stories and Enneagram lore. Our circle consists of the greater "community"
who access the web site. The true "experts" in the Enneagram
are those who inhabit the nine points or personality types. In order
to learn more about honoring human diversity, we have an opportunity
to go to the source(s) with our questions. A teacher certified in
the Oral Tradition Enneagram by Helen Palmer (myself and others)
will monitor the Gathering Place Bulletin Board and act as a resource
and facilitator.

For
general information about Lynette Sheppard, upcoming classes, events,
and Enneagram resources, as well as information on all nine personality
types and the application of the Enneagram in personal growth, work,
relationship, and spiritual aspects, just click here.

How To Use:

To
Post a Message on the Bulletin Board:

1.
click on the icon titled "Post Message".

2.
Put in your name, email address, subject, and message in
the spaces provided. Important note: If you do not wish your name
to appear on the Bulletin Board, use initials or a pseudonym.

3.
Scroll down and click on dialogue box labeled "Post Message".

4.
That's all there is to it. To see your message on the Board,
select "Reload" when you return to the Bulletin
Board page.

To Post A Follow-up Message
(to reply to or comment on posted message on bulletin board.)

1.
Click at top of page - "Post a Follow-Up". Put
in your name (or a pseudonym if you don't wish to use your real
name), your email address, and in the comments box, you'll see the
message. Put cursor in front of message in the same box, and begin
typing your reply.

2.
When finished, scroll to bottom of page and click dialogue box marked
"Submit Follow-Up". Hooray, You are finished. Many
thanks.

3.
Select "Reload" to see your follow-up message when
you return to the Bulletin Board page.

Any
other questions or problems, contact Lynette Sheppard at 707 765-5794
or
email her at LynetteSh@aol.com.